25-26' Library Assistant II

POSITION:  Library Assistant – Group II

LOCATION:  Morgan Middle School - 7hr - 190 days

REPORTS TO:   Building Vice Principal/Principal

JOB SUMMARY: Ensure efficient operation of the Library Media Center for the maximum benefit of students and staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Processing of new materials:
  • Clears invoices on shipments
  • Prepares new materials for circulation
  • Enters data in computer, including original cataloging when necessary
• Maintains routine operation of Library Media Center:
  • Works circulation desk whenever necessary
  • Reads shelves (checking correct shelving of materials)
  • Shelves library media materials
  • Mends circulating materials
  • Maintains the inventory of all media and equipment, as needed
  • Disperses equipment and supplies, as needed
• Assists students and staff:
  • Helps students and staff in the use of A.V. equipment, computer, reference resources, and all library media materials
  • Helps students and staff locate library media materials
• Supervises all students in Library Media Center in a safe and caring environment
• Maintain regular communication with teaching and administrative staff regarding student behavior and progress on classroom learning tasks

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• New applicants and current employees out of classification:
• AA (or higher) degree or completion of 2 years of secondary education

         (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits) or ETS ParaPro Test with a score of at least 455.

• Must qualify to work in the proximity of children under the conditions of a WSP/FBI background check.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of standard library organization (Dewey Decimal classification, Use of Library-related software)
• Ability to use standard reference materials (encyclopedias, almanacs, atlases, etc.)
• Ability to use multimedia resources (such as computer, CD-ROM, internet, etc.)
• Ability to use computers as a production tool (desktop publishing, graphics, multimedia authoring)
• Ability to work with individuals, small groups and whole classes
• Ability to assist students with study and organizational skills
• Bilingual skills preferred

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Representation: Public School Employees, Ellensburg Chapter
• Salary: PSE Salary Schedule

BENEFITS:  Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). School employees | Washington State Health Care Authority 

Retirement benefits provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). State of Washington: Department of Retirement Systems

190 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits to include 12 days of sick leave, three personal leave days

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

This Job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply

Ellensburg School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Rhonda Schmidt, 509-925-8011, Rhonda.Schmidt@esd401.org ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Lori Gylling, 509-925-8115, Lori.Gylling@esd401.org . Address for both coordinators: 1300 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926.